Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Pay Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.

About Us

Blythedale Children’s Hospital is an independent children’s specialty hospital in New York State. Our multidisciplinary team provides critical care to patients with complex medical conditions. We partner with academic medical centers in the Northeast Corridor of the United States to admit patients to our state-of-the-art 118-bed facility. Our experts integrate clinical expertise and health education in our on-site simulation rooms to provide extensive parent training to get our patients home safely. Learn more about Blythedale on our website here.

Overview

Blythedale seeks an experienced behavior analyst to lead the development and coordination of behavioral services across its programs. The BCBA partners with psychology, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation therapies, speech language pathology, education, child life, and families to address behavior that limits care, safety, participation, feeding, communication, and transition home. This is a clinical and program leadership position with direct consultation, staff coaching, caregiver training, and measurable quality improvement. The role serves children with developmental and acquired conditions.

Responsibilities

Behavioral Assessment and Clinical Consultation

• Assess behavior in context using observation, record review, caregiver and staff interviews, and appropriate data collection; identify practical, individualized targets and measures.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise behavior support plans, emphasizing prevention, skill building, communication, consistency, dignity, and safe responses to escalation.
• Consult on behavior that interferes with therapy participation, medical care, daily routines, sleep, and discharge readiness; coordinate recommendations across settings and shifts.
• Partner with medical, nutrition, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology colleagues on behavioral components of feeding care.

Caregiver and Staff Training

• Coach parents and caregivers in feasible strategies, practice their use during care, and plan for carryover at home or in the next setting.
• Provide bedside consultation and practical training to nursing, therapists, educators, and other staff; monitor whether plans can be followed reliably and adjust them with the team.
• When behavior technicians or other designated staff are assigned, provide supervision, competency assessment, and implementation oversight consistent with credentials, employer policy, and applicable law.

Interdisciplinary Program Leadership

• Collaborate with Psychology leadership and interdisciplinary partners to develop services for complex behavior and behavioral feeding, including clear eligibility, team roles, and family training.
• Participate in rounds, care planning, and discharge planning; coordinate behavioral recommendations with psychology, psychiatry, and community providers as appropriate.
• Track meaningful outcomes such as goal attainment, participation, caregiver competence, plan fidelity, and use of restrictive or crisis responses; use findings for quality improvement.
• Support program education and development of training resources across inpatient, long term care, and day hospital settings.

Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Substantial clinical experience with children or adolescents with complex behavioral needs, including assessment, plan development, and caregiver or staff training.
• Demonstrated program leadership experience, such as developing a service, leading a clinical initiative, supervising staff, or improving implementation across teams.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary team; experience in a hospital, pediatric rehabilitation, or another medical setting strongly preferred.
• Experience with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, medically complex children, feeding concerns, and communication challenges preferred.
• Ability to collaborate respectfully across disciplines and translate behavioral principles into workable routines for families and direct care teams.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.

Education, Licensure, and Certification

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. BCBA-D designation is welcome but not required.
• New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) license, or eligibility to obtain it before performing duties that require licensure.
• Master’s degree or higher in behavior analysis, psychology, education, or a closely related field.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, stooping.
• Ability to meet flexible scheduling demands and patient care needs.

Perks of Working at Blythedale

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Retirement Plans with Employer Matching: Secure your future with our strong retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies.
• Safe Work Environment: Commitment to everyone’s safety and well-being.
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: A workplace that values and supports all employees.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).